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Podcasting Resource Page

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RESOURCE PAGE for CREATING PODCASTS
Tools & Resources:
 Description & Step-by-Step Instructions:
  • Audacity
(MUST be downloaded to your computer--NOT a web 2.0 tool)
 A free podcasting tool that can be downloaded from the internet. Once you have created your podcast in Audacity, this tool allows you to export it as an MP3 file, which is a standard sound file compatable with most web 2.0 tools. Click the following to get step-by-step directions:

Steps for using Audacity: [Click the red X to close the window when done.]

Important Tips!
  • Allow the "music-only" track to play for at least 5-10 seconds before the voice track begins AND 5-10 seconds after the voice track ends. This will create a nice musical introduction and ending for your podcast. (use your shifter tool to move the voice track.)
  • Speak SLOWLY and CLEARLY (pronounce your words!). Wait at least 1 or 2 seconds (beats) between sentences. This will give your listener a chance to process (think about) what you are saying.
  • Use good reading expression! Change your voice to show emotion, excitement, seriousness, fear, etc. Do NOT read in a monotone, "robot" voice.
  • Don't be afaid to PAUSE for dramatic effect when appropriate!
  • PRACTICE, PRACTICE, PRACTICE your script out loud BEFORE you start to record!!
(click to go to this website)
 A tool to create word pictures. Click the link below to get step-by-step directions:
Steps for creating a Wordle [and saving it as a JPEG image (in your folder)]

Word list graphic organizer
Wordle graphic organizer.docx
Booktalk Example:

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 The Hunger Games, by Suzanne Collins
Booktalk by Ms. Frachetti

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Freeplaymusic.com
 Copyright free online music site organized by topic or "feel" (mood, theme). You can also search the site by keyword or type of music.
Tips:
  • You can listen to a preview of each music tract by clicking on the "preview" link at the bottom of the song listing.
  • Once you have chosen the music you want for your podcast, RIGHT CLICK on the "mp3" link for the music at the bottom of the listing. The choose, "SAVE TARGET AS" and save (download) the music to your own folder on the Roberts server.
Findsounds.com
 Free online sound effects website. You can use keywords to find just the sound you are looking for, such as, "squeeky door", "car door slam", "plane crash", "cat meow", "bear growl", etc. OR you can search by subject category, such as "Dark & mysterious," "Action/Adventure," etc.